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Posted 11/21/2023 1:27 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

UC since 2016. Growling noises and gas of late.

For the past couple of weeks, some nights before bed, my stomach is growling and I seem to have quite a bit of gas (farting). I don’t have to poop.

Then in the morning, my first movement(s), I’m seeing some mucus on the top watery area …after I poop (loose or chunky usually).

Thoughts? I am thinking this is diet related? Dairy? Sugar?
I take a lot of supplements every day…I wonder if it’s one of these?

How do I get rid of this?

(As always. Thanks in advance)

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Post Edited (Rusty Barr) : 11/21/2023 5:57:27 AM (GMT-8)

Posted 11/21/2023 1:50 PM (GMT 0)
I do this if I've had too much sugar or I get a little sloppy with my diet, lol. I really don't eat a lot of sweets, however, if I fall off of the bad wagon sometimes. As for the gas, do a search on net on gas producing foods, you will be surprised.

You can keep a food diary to pinpoint things if you find it bothersome.
Posted 11/21/2023 6:26 PM (GMT 0)
Rusty...what meds are you one?

Any urgency? And is gas difficult to expel?

q
Posted 11/21/2023 7:21 PM (GMT 0)

quincy said...
Rusty...what meds are you one?

Any urgency? And is gas difficult to expel?

q

Hi. Been on Stelara since 1/2023 every 8 eeeks. Just started every 4 weeks. But the symptoms I’m talking about have been going on for a few weeks now.

Urgency? None.

Gas easy to expel…and not wet…very dry…nasty smell.
Posted 11/22/2023 12:50 PM (GMT 0)
Hi. Yesterday I eliminated all dairy. And I cut way back on the sugar.
Much improved last night. Not nearly as much growling or gas.

This morning, I also saw much less mucus in my first movement. (Movement was chunky and loose).
And pretty sure my second movement this morning, there was no mucus as all. (Mostly loose).

Still some growling and gurgling late this morning though. Not as loud. But annoying to me.

Noticed some slight ache just below where my stomach would be early this afternoon. Not bad pain…Just feels like I mildly pulled something there, but I know it’s related to this and the UC. Yeah…all part of the “fun”.

So. I guess I just follow this “diet” course for a few days and things will go back to normal??

I can stay away from dairy…that’s not a big issue for me. But, sugar? That’s rough…I like a few graham crackers at night and maybe a chocolate chip cookie or three, near bedtime. Dah!

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Post Edited (Rusty Barr) : 11/22/2023 10:37:40 AM (GMT-8)

Posted 11/26/2023 2:48 PM (GMT 0)
I feel for you...this morning I let the farting go on too long and ended up having an uncontrollable Shart before reaching the toilet. This would suck if I were out somewhere.

I just want to eat something sweet every now and then. I also eat Graham Wafers..they can't be that bad for sugar.

Sassy
Posted 11/26/2023 5:57 PM (GMT 0)
Sugar is my weak spot too.

But I have found out that after about a week or two of cutting it out, the cravings go away and then I can occasionally indulge without it taking over my life again. The first few weeks to get to that point aren’t much fun though. This last time I did it by intermittent fasting — well basically by only eating one meal a day — dinner. With an occasional healthy snack in the afternoon
Posted 11/27/2023 2:18 PM (GMT 0)
Hi. Through some experimentation the past week or so…I’m pretty sure BOTH sugar things (candy, cookies) and milk (or ice cream) are not good for me. Especially at night before bed. I see a direct correlation to what the next day is like.
Posted 11/27/2023 2:56 PM (GMT 0)
You might find once you reach a solid remission that you can indulge again occasionally. That was the case with me.

There’s studies now on how ultra processed foods laden with “bad” fats and sugar are especially bad for our health. And I believe specific studies on excess sugar and the gut.
Posted 11/27/2023 5:43 PM (GMT 0)
Sugar and milk products (with lactose - I’m ok w lactose free) anre also a problem for me. Although I usually don’t keep temptations in the house, I caused myself some grief including lots of noise etc around Halloween by 'taking care of' the leftover mini-chocolate bars in our give away bowl. In an effort to find a better way I’ve been learning to love dates. I’m up two or three per day and they don’t seem to bother me at all, and are surprisingly tasty and satisfying. The sugars are natural so I’m guessing that’s why I can tolerate them. Also they’re quite rich so I’m not tempted to over do it. I haven’t yet tried any of the many health treat recipes using dates as the sweetener but that’s my next step.
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